CHICAGO CHOP SHOP LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: SOME REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW,

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NOT REACTING TO LOW TEMP SANITIZING STRIPES,

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE SODA GUN FROM IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE, MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS BATHROOM HAND SINKS,

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FIRST FLOOR FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY, FIRST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS, ALL AREAS MUST RESTRICT CUSTOMER ENTRY,

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FIRST FLOOR FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY, FIRST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS, ALL AREAS MUST RESTRICT CUSTOMER ENTRY,

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.